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Guy Benson
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Benson in 2019
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Guy Pelham Benson
March 7, 1985 |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University (B.J.) |
| Occupation | Journalist, pundit |
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Adam Wise
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| Children | 1 |
Guy Pelham Benson was born on March 7, 1985. He is a well-known American journalist and commentator. He works as the political editor for Townhall.com. Guy Benson is also a contributor to Fox News. He hosts a talk radio show on Fox News Radio.
In spring 2021, Benson was a Fellow at the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service. You can hear his radio show on the Westwood One network. It airs weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. ET.
Early Life and Education
Guy Benson was born in Saudi Arabia. He spent much of his early childhood living in other countries. Later, he grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He went to middle school and Ridgewood High School there. In high school, he was known for broadcasting sports on local TV.
While studying for his bachelor's degree at Northwestern University, Benson worked at the campus radio station, WNUR. He broadcasted sports games and hosted a political talk show. He also interned at Fox News for two summers. He helped with the show Hannity & Colmes. He also assisted Fox News with its coverage of the 2004 Republican National Convention.
Benson also reported for an NPR station in South Florida. From 2003 to 2006, he broadcasted summer baseball games. These games were for the Chatham A's team. They play in the Cape Cod Baseball League.
His Career in Media
Guy Benson graduated with honors from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in 2007. After college, he worked as a producer for The Sandy Rios Show. This was a local radio show in Chicago.
In 2010, Benson became the political editor at Townhall.com. He had been writing columns for the website since 2008.
Benson also writes for Townhall's other website, Hot Air. He used to write for other popular political websites too. He is often a guest or a substitute host on The Hugh Hewitt Show.
In 2013, Benson joined Fox News as a contributor. He now hosts The Guy Benson Show on Fox News Radio. He also appears on many Fox News and Fox Business programs. These include Fox & Friends, America's Newsroom, Outnumbered, and The Story with Martha MacCallum. He also appears on Special Report, Gutfeld!, The Big Weekend Show, Media Buzz, Fox News Sunday, The Evening Edit, and The Bottom Line.
In April 2008, Benson found a video from a 2007 meeting. The video showed members of a group from the 1960s and 70s. The footage included quotes from two members defending their past actions. This discovery made national news. Benson gained attention during the 2008 presidential race. He also wrote an important article about the 2008 election. He worked with Mary Katharine Ham and Ed Morrissey on this article. It was called "The Comprehensive Argument Against Barack Obama." It was published on Hot Air.
Family Life
Guy Benson has a brother named James Benson. James is an actor, writer, and director.
In September 2019, Guy Benson married Adam Wise. On November 25, 2023, Benson and Wise welcomed their first child. Their son, Conrad, was born via a surrogate.
Benson is a big fan of the New Jersey Devils hockey team.
